[Evolve? The word seems to ring some bells, but Shizuo continues to look perplexed.]

In my world, evolution is supposed to happen slowly.

[He was getting more used to Unova's oddities by now, but seeing a puppy suddenly morph into a dog taller than some people is a bit startling. He glances down, evidently inspecting his own Growlithe. A cheerful 'Growl!' can be heard.]